Delicious Ways to Use Jaggery Gur-Bar as a natural sweetener in your desserts and drinks
- Siddharth Agro Organica
- September 11, 2024
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What saves our mood on a mundane day? For most of us, it’s the simple pleasure of a sweet treat. In recent times, we have become more aware of the detrimental effects of white sugar. However, in doing so, we often forget to embrace the healthy alternatives like Jaggery that nature has blessed us with.
Siddharth Agro Organica’s Jaggery Gur-Bar, a natural sweetener made from sugarcane juice, is here to become your new best friend. The making of our organic jaggery is a skillful and keen process. We cultivate sugarcane following natural farm practices and carefully cook it at the right temperatures securing its nutrients and flavors. Followed by slowly cooking the juice in large iron pans till it becomes concentrated. Once the juice has reached the desired consistency, it is allowed to cool and solidify, resulting in a rich, golden sweetener that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Let's look at five ways Jaggery Gur Bar can help you satisfy your sugar cravings!
Have sugar cravings knocked you down? Say hello to joy! Check out these delightful sugary recipes made with the naturally sweet Jaggery Gur Bar.
1 - Jaggery Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup jaggery, grated or crushed
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala Namak) or regular salt
- 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of water over medium heat and add the grated jaggery.
- Stir until the jaggery is completely dissolved in the water, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a pitcher, combine the remaining 3 cups of water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, black salt, and roasted cumin powder Add the cooled jaggery syrup to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the jaggery lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint leaves.
When the summers are brimming at its peak, this refreshing fix can help you beat the heat with a delicious twist on lemonade. Say yes to summers and no to dehydration by savoring this iron-packed drink.
2 - Gur-Wale-Chawal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 cup jaggery, grated or crushed
- 2 cups water
- 4-5 green cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- A pinch of salt
- Chopped nuts and raisins for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of water with grated jaggery and crushed cardamom until the jaggery dissolves completely.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the jaggery water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Cook the rice on low heat until it is soft and the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat ghee and roast chopped nuts and raisins until golden brown.
- Garnish the Gur Wale Chawal with roasted nuts and raisins.
This classic Indian dish is simple yet satisfying to fulfill your sweet cravings with a hint of traditional flavor. Now enjoy this finger-licking Gur Chawal without guilt.
3 - Jaggery Coffee
Here’s a quick recipe for Jaggery Coffee:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 1-2 tablespoons jaggery
- 1/4 cup milk
- Optional: a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Brew your favorite coffee using your preferred method.
- While the coffee is still hot, add 1-2 tablespoons of jaggery to the cup.
- Stir well until the jaggery is completely dissolved into the coffee.
- Heat 1/4 cup of milk (or dairy-free alternative) until warm but not boiling.
- Pour the frothy milk over the jaggery coffee.
- Stir gently and enjoy your warm and aromatic Jaggery Coffee!
- Coffee lovers can now enjoy their beverages with a unique sweetness from the jaggery, perfectly complementing the rich flavor of the coffee.
4 - Jaggery Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup raw rice
- 1/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 1 cup jaggery, grated or crushed
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 10-12 cashew nuts
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions:
- Rinse 1/2 cup of raw rice and 1/4 cup of moong dal under running water. Drain and set aside.
- In a pressure cooker, combine the rinsed rice and dal with 3 cups of water. Pressure cook for about 3-4 whistles on medium heat or until soft and mushy.
- In a separate pan, melt the grated jaggery with a little water to form a syrup. Strain to remove any impurities and set aside.
- Mash the cooked rice and dal mixture well add the jaggery syrup to the mashed rice-dal mixture and mix well.
- Place the pressure cooker back on the stove and add 1 cup of milk, cardamom powder, and saffron strands (if using).
- In a small pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and roast cashew nuts and raisins until golden brown. Add them to the pongal mixture and mix well.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for a few minutes until it reaches the desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the Chakkara Pongal to a serving bowl.
A traditional South Indian delicacy made during festivals is a healthy comfort dessert to uplift your spirits on special occasions or a dull Monday morning.
5 - Jaggery and Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup jaggery, grated or crushed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Mix mashed banana, jaggery, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add sifted flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients.
- Cook batter on a greased skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with toppings like sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or maple syrup.
Uplift your healthy dessert list with these banana pancakes sweetened with jaggery.
